Official | Eiji Kawashima joins Metz

Metz have announced the signing of Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, who signs on a one-year-deal.

Kawashima signs on a free transfer, after letting his contract run out at Scottish side Dundee United. The 33-year-old will be one of the most experienced players in the Metz squad, and will bring some much needed experience as Metz prepare for life in Ligue 1.

It is very likely that Kawashima, who has 77 caps for Japan at international level, will be the third choice goalkeeper for Metz, and will bring a vast array of experience to Thomas Didillon and David Oberhauser, the two players ahead of him in the pecking order.